Rutgers Ecological Preserve Conditions

[Nolabean]

Anyone been recently? Was looking to go today to see how it was but pretty sure it's still going to be a mess.

I was there this am, a couple spots had some mud but overall good and worth it

 

[Steve Vai]

Pretty much as good as it gets this afternoon...

 

[joenova]

Damn -- I knew I should have made a trip over, lol.

 

[Steve Vai]

Complete shit fest this morning.

 

[joenova]

Went yesterday morning -- some pretty significantly muddy spots, mostly from freeze/thaw still, but nothing that forced me to turn around.

 

[dvaidya]

Is the trail easier than 6MR? Getting a beginner involved who struggled with 6MR last year so want to find trails to build up confidence before revisiting 6MR and other trails later in the season.

 

[Steve Vai]

Is the trail easier than 6MR? Getting a beginner involved who struggled with 6MR last year so want to find trails to build up confidence before revisiting 6MR and other trails later in the season.

Yes and no. Some sections of Blue are surprisingly tricky, the rest of the park is easier.

 

[Davinchia1981]

I ride here alot since it is very close to me. I love this place for its fun spots and difficult sections. Rutgers is doing a great job of conditioning the trails for hikers and bikers.

The main lot has 3 trail sections that have been graveled due to hikers and bikers going during freez thaw or afyer rain. Other sections have had mulch put down to try to combat the erosion I guess from all the traffic it gets now.

I went today and the typical spots were muddy and had lots of foot traffic. I avoid those areas. Hunters are very present at the moment so stay on trail and wear hi viz clothing. It's only bow but still hurts if hit. Lol

 

[tonyride]

This place is literally minutes from me and I've only ridden there once about 15 years ago following someone who used to be on this board named Dave. I need to check this place out again. Where's the trail head?

 

[Piston Honda]

This place is literally minutes from me and I've only ridden there once about 15 years ago following someone who used to be on this board named Dave. I need to check this place out again. Where's the trail head?

At the Ave E circle across from business school building or the parking lot at the bend of Road 3.

 

[Davinchia1981]

Like @Piston Honda said. I like parking at Rd 3 lot. Usually lots of space. You can also park at Johnsons Park and rde across the street to another trail head. Corner of Cedar ln and River rd.

 

[tonyride]

Cool, thanks fellas. I might to check it out tomorrow. Is that a gravel parking lot open to the public?

 

[Davinchia1981]

Cool, thanks fellas. I might to check it out tomorrow. Is that a gravel parking lot open to the public?

Yes the rd 3 lot is public parking.

 

[VanDbtRiver]

Did a quick spin thru the preserve late this afternoon and it’s just not ready.

 

[tonyride]

Did a quick spin thru the preserve late this afternoon and it’s just not ready.

Thanks for the info. I was going to check it out this weekend but I guess I won't bother.

 

[Glenn Rides After 4 PM CST]

This place is on the schedule for a NICA race this season.

 

[VanDbtRiver]

This place is on the schedule for a NICA race this season.

This should be interesting… I guess there is potential there… lots of skinny boardwalks with no room to pass

 

[tonyride]

This place is on the schedule for a NICA race this season.

Cool. I might bring my son and check it out.

 

[Steve Vai]

This should be interesting… I guess there is potential there… lots of skinny boardwalks with no room to pass

The outer loop definately won't meet NICA standards but the inner loop and Red would do it. Starting grid on the dirt road to the Parking Lot. Staging area in grass behind the Handball Courts. I can see it.

 

[snashters]

Thanks for the info. I was going to check it out this weekend but I guess I won't bother.

I rode here this afternoon, conditions were good, mostly dry or tacky, one or two spots mildly malleable.